The IRS Direct File program, developed during Joe Biden's presidency, offered a streamlined, cost-free method for taxpayers to file their federal taxes directly with the IRS. This system was ...

The IRS has not yet confirmed the end of Free File, but did allude to potential private partnerships that would replace the prep service. "Commissioner Billy Long is committed to modernizing the ...

Speculation about the potential elimination of the IRS Free File program by the Trump administration has gained traction. The program, known as Direct File, was developed during Joe Biden's ...

Although tax season doesn't officially begin until later this month, IRS Free File will open to millions of eligible taxpayers this Friday, Jan. 10.

If your AGI is above the $84,000 threshold for 2024, the IRS Free File program also offers all filers free electronic fillable forms and the ability to request automatic tax-filing extensions.

Next year, more than 30 million Americans in 24 states will be eligible for Direct File, the IRS' free tax filing program, the agency and U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday.

According to recent IRS tax data, roughly 70% of all taxpayers — over 100 million people — have an AGI of $84,000 or less and thus qualify for IRS Free File this year.

A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, on May 4, 2021. The IRS plans to test-drive a new electronic free-file tax return system next year.

TurboTax typically costs around $100, but the IRS equivalent – called Direct File – will be free. You will, however, have to wait for the IRS to invite you to use that.

Free File, a no-cost tax software program offered by the IRS, surpassed 50 million users since its launch in 2003, saving citizens a total of about $1.5 billion, based on an estimate of $30 per ...

For those who qualify, Free File offers a simple, secure, and rapid means of filing your tax forms and receiving your refund as soon as possible. It is available to use now for filing your 2014 taxes.